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The Justice Department did not provide a signed statement from acting Attorney General Todd Blanche confirming that it will not move forward with President Donald Trump's planned "Anti-Weaponization Fund." This refusal came after a federal judge gave the DOJ seven days to confirm in writing that the fund would not be created.
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The DOJ was asked by a federal judge to verify in writing that it would not create the "Anti-Weaponization Fund."
The request came after concerns about the nature and purpose of the fund linked to President Trump.
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche was supposed to sign the declaration.
The DOJ refused to provide this signed confirmation.
The judge’s deadline for the declaration was seven days.
The "Anti-Weaponization Fund" is described as controversial.
The situation is part of ongoing developments connected to President Trump’s administration.
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Several Republican senators expressed concerns about President Donald Trump's recent agreement with Iran. They worry the deal could give Iran billions of dollars and economic benefits with little in return, risking U.S. security and interests.
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President Trump signed a memorandum of understanding with Iran to support its reconstruction and economic development.
The agreement includes plans to unfreeze $24 billion in Iranian assets and create a $300 billion fund for rebuilding Iran.
Senator Tom Cotton praised Trump’s efforts to weaken Iran but said parts of the deal might lose the leverage built over six years.
Senator Ted Cruz called giving billions to Iran a "bad idea" and opposes sending any U.S. money to the Iranian government.
Senator Roger Wicker criticized the deal for possibly making past agreements look small by comparison and opposed lifting sanctions on Iran.
Trump said the U.S. will not contribute to the $300 billion fund; other countries may decide to do so.
Senators expressed concern that Iran has not changed its hostility toward the U.S. and Israel.
There are worries about the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz under the agreement, as Iran might charge fees for ships passing through.
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Israeli government ministers are angry about a new agreement between the United States and Iran signed by President Donald Trump. US Vice President JD Vance responded strongly to their criticism. The agreement raises questions about its effects on Israel and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
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President Donald Trump signed an agreement with Iran.
Israeli government ministers have expressed strong anger over this deal.
US Vice President JD Vance gave a sharp response to Israel's criticism.
The agreement's impact on Israel's security and politics is a concern.
The discussion included opinions from experts and former aides to Prime Minister Netanyahu.
The guests were from different backgrounds: a Haaretz columnist, a former aide to Netanyahu, and a senior analyst on Israel.
The situation highlights tensions between US policy and Israeli government views.
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A horse carriage ride in Central Park ended tragically when an 18-year-old Indian tourist fell from a runaway carriage and later died. The city has temporarily stopped horse carriage rides in Central Park while investigating the accident and reviewing safety rules.
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The accident happened on June 17, 2026, in Central Park, New York City.
The victim, Romanch Mahajan, was 18 years old and visiting New York with his family.
The carriage driver left the carriage to take a photo when the horse ran away.
The carriage hit another carriage and flipped, causing Romanch to fall and get critically injured.
Romanch later died at NewYork-Presbyterian Weill Cornell Medical Center.
The carriage driver was suspended, and the horse was permanently retired.
The Transport Workers Union paused all horse carriage rides and is conducting safety training.
The City Council is considering a law to permanently ban horse-drawn carriage rides in Central Park.
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Qantas, an Australian airline, announced it will start the world's longest non-stop commercial flight from Sydney to London in October 2027. The flight will last up to 22 hours and will cost about 20% more than flights with layovers.
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Qantas will launch a direct flight between Sydney and London.
The flight duration can be as long as 22 hours nonstop.
The service is scheduled to begin in October 2027.
Passengers will pay around 20% more compared to flights with connections.
This will be the longest commercial long-haul flight in the world.
The announcement has sparked public interest and questions about willingness to pay extra for nonstop travel.
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The Trump administration refused a judge's request to provide a sworn statement that a $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization" fund is completely ended. The Justice Department says the fund is not moving forward but objects to the court demanding testimony from senior officials. A federal judge continues to block the fund’s creation and is considering whether a related lawsuit should proceed.
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The "anti-weaponization" fund was a $1.8 billion program to address claims of government misuse or targeting.
The program was created as part of settling a lawsuit filed by President Trump against the IRS over leaked tax returns.
A federal judge ordered the Justice Department not to create or operate the fund until further ruling.
The judge demanded senior officials swear under oath that the fund will not continue in any form.
The Justice Department declined, saying sworn statements are unnecessary and raise separation of powers issues.
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche previously told Congress the fund is "not going forward."
The fund faced criticism from Republican lawmakers concerned about possible payouts related to the Jan. 6 Capitol attack.
A coalition including nonprofits and a former federal prosecutor is suing to stop the fund.
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Reports say British government ministers want Prime Minister Keir Starmer to set a date to step down and plan a smooth transition. Andy Burnham, former Mayor of Manchester, recently won a by-election and is seen by some as a potential future prime minister.
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Some British cabinet ministers reportedly believe Keir Starmer’s time as Prime Minister should end soon.
There is no official confirmation from the Prime Minister’s office about these discussions.
The phrase "events dear events," attributed to a past British Prime Minister, describes how unexpected events can disrupt a government.
Andy Burnham won a by-election in Makerfield, a constituency near Wigan in northern England.
Burnham is a former Mayor of Manchester and is known for calling for change in Britain.
In his victory speech, Burnham suggested he wants to challenge the current Prime Minister.
The by-election result is viewed by some as significant for British politics and leadership.
The article includes analysis from a former Labour special adviser and political columnist.
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President Donald Trump repeated his criticism of Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni after they exchanged sharp words at the recent Group of Seven (G7) summit in France. He told NBC News that Meloni had been supportive but also expressed that he did not want her support.
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President Trump criticized Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni.
Their disagreement happened after the G7 summit in France.
The leaders exchanged insults during or after the event.
Trump said Meloni was once a "big fan" of his.
Trump told NBC News he no longer wants Meloni’s support.
The G7 summit included major world leaders from seven countries.
The interaction reflects tensions between the U.S. and Italy’s current government.
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Israel and Hezbollah have agreed to a ceasefire after heavy fighting that caused many deaths in southern Lebanon. Despite this, some air strikes continued, and both sides have made strong statements about continuing their actions to protect their interests.
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Israeli air strikes in southern Lebanon killed 47 people, including women and children.
Hezbollah ambushed an Israeli group, killing four Israeli soldiers and destroying tanks.
A US official said Israel and Hezbollah agreed to a ceasefire starting at 16:00 local time.
Despite the ceasefire, at least 12 air strikes were reported afterward in the city of Nabatieh.
Hezbollah's leader said Israel failed to eliminate the group and will withdraw.
Israeli officials said they would continue to act against immediate threats from Hezbollah.
The ceasefire is part of a deal involving the US and Iran, but there are doubts about its stability.
Both sides accuse each other of breaking the ceasefire and want to continue fighting if attacked.
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Israel and Hezbollah have agreed to stop fighting in Lebanon and reached a ceasefire. At the same time, talks between the U.S. and Iran in Switzerland were delayed due to logistical problems.
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Israel and Hezbollah agreed to a ceasefire on Friday to end fighting in Lebanon.
Three diplomats confirmed the ceasefire to CBS News.
The U.S. and Iran planned to start talks in Switzerland on Friday.
These talks were postponed and did not take place as scheduled.
The White House said the delay was because of logistical issues.
A planned trip by U.S. Senator JD Vance to Geneva was canceled.
CBS News reporters Robert Berger and Natalie Brand provided the information.
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John J. Cafaro, a businessman and donor to President Donald Trump, is under scrutiny for his company’s $1.7 million federal contract to install a water purification system in the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. The project has faced criticism after algae appeared in the pool despite the treatment, and Cafaro has a criminal record related to bribery and campaign finance violations.
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John J. Cafaro has donated large amounts to President Donald Trump, including $250,000 in 2020 and $100,000 in 2024.
Cafaro’s company, Greenwater Services, received a $1.7 million no-bid contract to install a “nano bubble” device to remove algae in the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.
The algae returned to the pool after the installation, leading to public criticism.
The Department of the Interior said the company was selected for its expertise, not because of political connections.
Cafaro previously pleaded guilty to bribing a congressman and to a campaign finance crime.
Some Democrats and public figures have criticized the awarding of the contract given Cafaro’s past.
Cafaro is described as a longtime businessman involved in retail and development projects in Ohio and other states.
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Several opposition members in Armenia were arrested after this month’s election, which Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s party won. The opposition accused the government of election fraud and voter bribery, while the government denied these claims and said the opposition also bribed voters. The Constitutional Court will decide soon whether to review the election complaints.
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Armenia’s ruling party, led by Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, won about 49.7% of the vote in the June 7 election.
The opposition Strong Armenia party asked the Constitutional Court to cancel the election results or hold a new vote, claiming fraud.
Several opposition politicians were arrested on charges of vote buying and bribery.
The government denies wrongdoing and says the opposition is also guilty of bribery.
The Constitutional Court will decide within two days whether to hear the opposition’s case.
Observers said voters had a real choice but noted many criminal cases against opposition candidates, raising concerns about fairness.
Strong Armenia is led by Armenian-Russian billionaire Samvel Karapetyan, currently under house arrest on charges related to attempting to overthrow the government.
Russia, which has a military base in Armenia, opposes Armenia’s move away from Moscow toward the West and imposed trade bans before the election.
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Two trains collided near Bedford, north of London, causing multiple injuries. Emergency services and transport police are at the scene, and train services in and out of London are disrupted.
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The collision happened near Bedford, about 56 miles north of London.
Two East Midlands Railway trains hit each other, with one running into the other.
Passengers were seen standing on the tracks beside damaged train carriages.
Both trains remained upright on the tracks after the collision.
Emergency services, including an air ambulance, responded to the incident.
Train services between London and surrounding areas are blocked for the day.
Authorities asked people to avoid the area near the collision.
Train crashes are very uncommon in the United Kingdom.
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UK Member of Parliament Sarah Pochin said that a good performance by England’s football team in the World Cup could help reduce domestic violence. Several anti-abuse groups disagreed and said her comment wrongly blamed football players for the issue.
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Sarah Pochin is a Member of Parliament from the UK Reform Party.
She suggested that success in the England World Cup could lead to fewer cases of domestic violence.
Anti-abuse organizations criticized her statement.
These groups said domestic violence is the fault of the offenders, not related to football.
The backlash highlights sensitivity around discussing causes of domestic violence.
The discussion links sports events to social issues in England.
The article focuses on the reaction to Pochin’s claim rather than the World Cup itself.
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President Donald Trump signed a peace deal with Iran, creating a 60-day period to discuss unresolved issues. Meanwhile, the G7 meeting in Geneva included the original members plus leaders from other countries and big tech bosses, focusing on global cooperation and renewed support for Ukraine.
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President Trump signed an interim peace agreement with Iran at the Palace of Versailles.
The deal starts a 60-day negotiation period for unresolved conflicts between the US and Iran.
Some Republicans criticized the deal, seeing it as a strategic loss.
Iran’s Supreme Leader described the deal as a result of US desperation.
The G7 meeting took place in Geneva, with original G7 members plus invited leaders from India, Kenya, Brazil, Turkey, Egypt, UAE, and Qatar.
For the first time, major technology company leaders joined the G7 discussions.
President Zelensky secured renewed Western commitment and support for Ukraine at the G7.
President Trump endorsed a joint G7 statement supporting Ukraine and increasing pressure on Russia but did not directly criticize Putin.
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Andy Burnham, a popular Labour politician known as the "king of the north," won a byelection in north-west England with 55% of the vote. His victory gives him a chance to challenge Keir Starmer to become the next UK prime minister, marking a potential shift in British politics.
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Andy Burnham won the Makerfield byelection with 55% of the vote, beating Reform UK’s 35%.
The byelection victory gave Burnham a seat in the UK Parliament (Westminster).
Burnham previously served as mayor of Greater Manchester for nine years.
He has a history in government, having been a minister under Tony Blair and Gordon Brown.
Burnham is running for Labour party leader for the third time.
His campaign focused on representing neglected northern communities.
The victory may lead Burnham to challenge current Labour leader Keir Starmer.
Burnham uses the symbol of the worker bee to represent his northern roots and industrial heritage.
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Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer is facing pressure from his party to set a date for his departure after Andy Burnham’s big win in a by-election. Starmer said he plans to stay and fight any leadership challenge, while some Labour members want a smooth handover to Burnham.
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Andy Burnham won the Makerfield by-election with a large margin, increasing Labour’s vote share by 10%.
Labour MPs and ministers are urging Sir Keir Starmer to announce a plan to leave office and let Burnham take over.
Sir Keir Starmer said he was elected with a mandate and will run if there is a leadership contest.
Burnham and another potential challenger, Wes Streeting, are not speaking to the media over the weekend to give Starmer time to decide.
Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander privately suggested Starmer set a timetable for leaving.
Some Labour MPs want a peaceful and orderly leadership transition to avoid party chaos.
Starmer told Labour staff the party should unite and avoid internal conflict.
Burnham’s victory has increased calls for him to become the next Labour leader and prime minister.
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British police and fire crews are responding to a reported collision between two trains in the Bedford area, north of London. The incident was first reported at 6:45 p.m., and authorities are working at the scene.
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The collision involved two trains near Bedford, north of London.
The incident was reported at 6:45 p.m.
British police are at the scene responding to the report.
Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue teams are assisting with the response.
Officials have not yet released details about injuries or cause.
Authorities said they will provide more information as it becomes available.
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President Trump said last week he saw the AI company Anthropic as a national security threat but believes the situation has improved since then. The U.S. government recently put new restrictions on Anthropic due to security concerns but is now working with the company to set safety standards for AI technology.
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President Trump viewed Anthropic as a national security risk last week but no longer sees it as a threat.
The U.S. Commerce Department limited foreign access to Anthropic’s advanced AI models.
The Pentagon labeled Anthropic a supply chain risk, a designation usually given to foreign threats.
Amazon reported a security problem with Anthropic’s system, which raised government concerns.
Anthropic’s CEO, Dario Amodei, responded quickly to the government’s concerns, which helped ease tensions.
President Trump said he could use emergency powers under the Defense Production Act if needed but has not done so.
Both Anthropic and the White House want to work together on AI safety and protecting U.S. infrastructure.
President Trump emphasized the U.S. is ahead of China in AI and wants to keep it that way.
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Two trains collided near Bedford, causing injuries and major travel delays. Emergency services, including police and fire teams, are at the scene, and train lines between Luton and Bedford are closed.
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Two trains collided near Bedford, England.
Some people were injured in the collision.
Train lines between Luton and Bedford are closed, causing travel delays.
East Midlands Railway stopped trains running between London St Pancras and Leicester.
British Transport Police, Bedfordshire police, and fire and rescue teams are responding.
Bedfordshire police asked people to avoid the area.
Social media showed videos of a damaged Luton Express train and passengers near the tracks.
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